Security Technologist-Specialist at Telstra

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Security, IT Security Management, Security Solution Development, Security Design, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Security Standards, Vendor Management, Negotiation Skills, Governance, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Communication Skills, Technical Expertise, Stakeholder Engagement, Security Governance

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 14 Feb 2026 11:59pm Job Title Security Technologist-Specialist Job Summary Job Description About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Security Professional to influence Telstra’s security strategy and uplift our enterprise security posture with a particular focus on the Telstra Partner Ecosystem. You will work closely with the wider Telstra business stakeholders, Cyber Security technology, operate teams, and strategic industry partners to ensure our solutions meet policy & standard compliance and contractual obligations. You’ll play a vital role in enabling a secure connected future—and grow your career in a supportive, flexible, and highly collaborative team. What You Will Do Ensure secure, best-of-breed solutions are implemented across Telstra and our customer IT/IP networks through the secure engagement and provision of Partner Services and Solutions. Partner with Cyber Security Technology, Operate teams, Industry Partners, and Customer Care teams to deliver robust, policy-aligned security outcomes. Provide SME Cyber Security advice and recommendations when Telstra is involved in Acquisition, Divestment, RFT / RFP or other Business Partnering opportunities. Work with Security Vendors, Procurement, Legal, Cyber Assurance, Telstra Business Units and Product Engineering teams to integrate Telstra Security Product solutions into Telstra’s Global Partner Ecosystem to drive ongoing security best practice. Contribute to security governance, controls alignment, risk assessment and mitigation for major T30 initiatives. Provide subject matter input into standards, frameworks, and security operating model improvements with a particular focus on Telstra’s partner ecosystem About You You are a security professional with strong technical grounding, domain expertise, and the ability to influence and support complex enterprise initiatives. Core Skills & Experience Tertiary qualifications in IT, Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field. 5+ years’ senior experience in IT Security Management, security solution development, or security design within complex IT services environments. Strong understanding of global and local cybersecurity technologies and emerging security trends. Experience with issues and risk management, strategic planning, and producing or contributing to security standards and documentation. Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver aligned, scalable, and secure solutions. Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate security requirements to technical and non‑technical audiences. Additional Skills & Attributes Strong vendor management capability, including managing deliverables, alignment, and performance. Excellent negotiation skills when working with external partners, vendors, or stakeholders to achieve optimal security and commercial outcomes. Ability to operate in governance-focused environments and uplift security maturity across programs. Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive, with a passion for continuous improvement. Comfortable working in flexible environments and contributing to a close‑knit, mission‑driven team. We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

The role involves ensuring secure solutions are implemented across Telstra and its customer networks, while partnering with various teams to deliver aligned security outcomes. Additionally, the position requires providing expert advice during business opportunities and contributing to security governance and risk assessment.